Marcus and Narcissa Whitman Papers 1834-1897 1834-1847

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Marcus and Narcissa Whitman Papers 1834-1897 1834-1847

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Papers relating to a pioneer Presbyterian missionary and physician in the Pacific Northwest. Includes correspondence of Marcus Whitman (1834-1847) and his wife Narcissa Prentiss Whitman (1836-1847) concerning operation of the mission, overland journey, emigrant conditions, family matters, Catholic missionaries, as well as attitudes of Indians toward medical practice and white emigrants; and newspaper accounts, documents, and recollections related to the Whitman Massacre and subsequent trial. Correspondents include fellow missionaries Henry H. Spalding and David Greene, and members of Narcissa Whitman's family. Contains both copies and original materials.

.5 cu. ft. (1 document case)

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Saunders, Helen, 1834-1921.

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